With just one week to go, the consultation
period for a new draft Strategy from Hamilton City Council
is attracting keen interest from Hamiltonians and others
providing feedback on the document.
He Pou Manawa Ora
– Pillars of Wellbeing recognises Maaori as key partners
in determining Hamilton’s future. It covers issues ranging
from city artworks to Council policies. It is also based on
Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti O Waitangi) principles of
Partnership, Participation, Protection and Prosperity. These
inform the Strategy’s four ‘pillars’ or ‘pou’ of
wellbeing: History, Unity, Prosperity and
Restoration.
“I’m pleased to see